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JSL 453

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,063 mi
Last recorded41,063 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSL 453
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 41,063 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,390 miles

All front suspension ball joint dust covers split

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 2 Oct 2015 40,314 miles

All front suspension ball joint dust covers split

All shock absorber bushes worn

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades slightly smeary

Fail 2 Oct 2015 40,314 miles

All front suspension ball joint dust covers split

All shock absorber bushes worn

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 11 Jul 2014 39,175 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,052 miles

screen wash weak

slight brake bind to o/s/r

Pass 19 May 2009 35,014 miles

Battery insecure

REAR INDICATORS DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN STOP LIGHTS APPLIED

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

column lower bush/joint starting to split

front wheel bearings slight play

Fail 1 May 2009 34,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

REAR INDICATORS; DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN BRAKE LIGHTS APPLIED

both fromt wheel bearings, slight play. need re adjusting

horn becoming faulty

steering box sector shaft lower bush/bearing becoming worn

steering colunm lower rubber sandwich rubber starting to split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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JSL 453 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 82,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JSL 453, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JSL 453 registered?

JSL 453 is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is JSL 453 safe to buy?

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